Xi urges Chinese envoys to create 'diplomatic iron army'

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for a 'diplomatic iron army' loyal to the Communist Party, reviving the assertive 'Wolf Warrior' rhetoric. He urges Chinese ambassadors to safeguard national sovereignty and security, in the face of diplomatic disputes with the Philippines and Japan. Xi emphasizes the need to adhere to Party discipline and increase China's international influence. He also calls for a renewed disciplinary push among China's diplomatic corps. Xi criticizes the West's 'bullying' and urges diplomats to carry forward the fighting spirit.